On Thursday May 10, 2012, the OneRail Coalition will host a briefing on "The American Rail Industry: Investing in Infrastructure, Creating Jobs" at 2:00pm in the Capitol Visitor Center, Meeting Room North (CVC 268).

The briefing is designed to inform Congressional staff about the impact the freight and passenger rail industries have on the economy and job creation. The briefing will include information on how Class 1 freight railroads, shortline freight railroads, intercity passenger rail operators, commuter railroads and rail industry suppliers are investing in critical rail transportation infrastructure, leading to the creation of thousands of good American jobs.